Meet the Nuts
Have you ever felt like the lone voice in the room? The one asking awkward questions, taking the unusual route, or building something that doesn't fit the standard mould?
That's exactly who we're here for.
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Paul Kollesoff
Paul helps founders scale with confidence, drawing on two decades in food, flavour & biotech.
After leading international businesses for Glanbia, he cofounded The Urgent Company, scaling to 20,000 retail stores globally. He now leads growth at Treatt PLC & advises businesses in the biotech space.
His superpowers: Strategy, fundraising & building global food businesses.
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Rebecca Oliver-Mooney (ROM)
ROM blends 20+ years at Mars, Nestlé, Müller and Co-op with startup grit. She’s scaled brands like Biotiful kefir, launched Co-op’s Apiary incubator and built Raising the Glass.
Her superpowers: putting customers at the centre while driving commercial growth and inclusion in food and drink.
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Emily Monsell-Holden
Emily has 20 years’ experience in brand, marketing & comms, including wine, spirits, coffee and not-for-profit.
She helps founders sharpen their message, mentor teams and create campaigns that stick.
Her superpower: turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories that driveengagement & growth.
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Ed Ferris
Ed is a seasoned CEO, angel investor and Chair of Hip Pop. He helps founders scale by asking the hard questions, empowering teams and connecting them with the right investors. With 25+ years in leadership, he’s all about helping bold ideas grow with clarity and confidence.
His superpowers: listening deeply to hear what is - and isn’t - being said, and bringing people together to make change happen.